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title: "Liverpool: Raphinha leaves Reds scouts stunned"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-raphinha-leaves-reds-scouts-stunned/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2021-02-06T20:40:58Z"
modified: "2021-02-06T20:40:58Z"
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# Liverpool: Raphinha leaves Reds scouts stunned

**Liverpool have been amazed by the performances of Leeds United midfielder Raphinha, according to reports.**

### **Raphinha** catches Liverpool’s eye

The 24-year-old made the switch to Elland Road from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais in October for [£16.7m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphinha/transfers/spieler/411295/transfer_id/3089765) and has won the plaudits of many, especially Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who believes he possesses “that little fine edge” (cited by [LeedsLive](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/raphinha-leeds-united-emile-heskey-19401032)).

Raphinha, who is earning a salary of £21k-per-week with the Whites according to [Wtfoot](<https://www.wtfoot.com/player/raphinha/#:~:text=SALARY%202020&text=In%20October%202020%20the%20right,1.1%20Million%20Pound)%20per%20year.>), has scored [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphinha/leistungsdaten/spieler/411295) goals and provided [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphinha/leistungsdaten/spieler/411295) assists in [24](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphinha/leistungsdaten/spieler/411295) outings, and is a key part of Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

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[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-ace-raphinha-blows-away-liverpool-scouts/) revealed that Anfield scouts have been “blown away” by the winger’s development under the Argentinian tactician.

The report added that the Reds are taking a strong interest in the Brazilian and will not be the only Premier League side that will be interested in his services.

### Transfer Tavern Verdict

Raphinha has certainly been turning heads this season and has been a brilliant signing for Marcelo Bielsa.

At the age of 24, he could be a player that steps into the shoes of someone like Mohamed Salah when he eventually decides to move on and could be a long-term option for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Valued at £16.2m by [TransferMarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphinha/leistungsdaten/spieler/411295), we expect the North Yorkshire side to demand a lot more than that if Liverpool are to take him off their hands.

*In other news, **[Liverpool loanee given high praise by senior teammate.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-harvey-elliott-given-high-praise-by-blackburn-teammate/)***